15 Aug 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
A scanned fragment mentions Mr Quay pledging to settle the miners strike amid tensions with Mr Hanna and questions about a potential conflict with Japan. It also notes Justice Hales's taxation views, Cuba annexation debts, and various local ads for hats, groceries, and services.
Citizens favor the Home Plant and would take power from it if possible. The Council postpones final action to gain clarity while divisions over value exist. unity remains in sustaining the Home Light and opposing private monopolies. The Jelly Company may withdraw from lighting, letting the municipal plant steer the power supply. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as health tonic.
Mrs. Robert Collinge of Potomac reports backache relief after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls severe distress and says a few doses warded off kidney related attacks, with recurring mild cases. She praises the product and notes it is sold by Cook & Drove drug store and nationwide dealers.
A period advertisement notes Hoffman’s Sons clearing remaining summer stock at cut prices to fund a closing sale. It promises new fall and winter goods in two weeks, touts bargains on shirts, corsets, gowns, hosiery, and home furnishings, and cites local merchants offering discounts and upcoming inventory.
Dr George Ewing of Smiths Grove Ky testifies to Foley's Kidney Cure relieving years of kidney and bladder trouble. Mentions druggists D P Schindel and a wide display of hats, millinery and other goods. Also promotes Foley's Woney and Tar for asthma and a Niagara Falls excursion offer with low round trip price.
Koonty's Meat Market and other stores advertise groceries, hardware, and bicycles while Cumberland Valley Railroad promotes a ten day excursion to Ocean Grove Asbury Park New Jersey departing August 21 with round trip fare six dollars and fifty cents. Tickets valid on connected trains to Philadelphia and Ocean Grove, return before August 31 with certain exclusions.
Wheat and corn prices listed with opening highs and lows. Market brokers note bids and terms for futures, including September options and local commodities. Prices for barley, oats, rye, and other grains appear with unit quotes and per pound or per bushel figures, reflecting a dated Chicago context.
Local store advertises a rapid sale of merchandise at extremely low prices with items at or below cost. The message urges quick purchases, hints at limited stock, and notes uncertainty about future availability.
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